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Living full-time in a bus called Bronte. We are @keiranlusk + @littleearthstories + 2 boys. Currently on the road in South Australia.

On tour and exploring the #greatoceanroad in Bront

On tour and exploring the #greatoceanroad in Bronte the bus. We've had an awesome few days discovering the Shipwreck Coast and the spectacular limestone cliffs and rock stacks of the #twelveapostles. If you're in #melbourne, it's only a four hour drive to reach some of the best natural attractions you'll find in @australia. Click the link in our bio to book lots of great tours and experiences for the Great Ocean Road or find out more. Have a great weekend everyone!

@visitmelbourne #nature #exploreaustralia #seeaustralia #roadtrip #tours #australia #abcmyphoto

Life cycles. A concept that's been foremost in our

Life cycles. A concept that's been foremost in our minds. We've spent the last three months at Sam's parents' bush property in South Gippsland, as her Dad (Pop) had been battling prostate cancer.

We hit the road recently but didn't get too far before receiving a call to let us know that Pop's condition had deteriorated. We were able to return to be there for his final days before he sadly passed away.

In the weeks since, we've been helping out Grandma (Sam's Mum), sharing memories and sorting through old photos and belongings. We planted a new garden in loving memory of Pop and scattered his ashes there to help bring new life into the world. Pop's passion was lawn bowls so we visited his local club. The boys were excited to find Pop's name featured quite a few times up on the club championship boards. It's been a difficult learning experience for the boys, but one they have taken in their strides.

Today we departed on the next leg of our adventures around Australia. We're very sad to be leaving Grandma but know that she has a wonderful support network of neighbours, friends and family to help her find her feet. We're also sad to be leaving Roxy the Kelpie. And we can't wait to see them both on the next lap!

Some scenes from #buslife over the past week. A bu

Some scenes from #buslife over the past week. A bus breakdown and clutch problems (only 45 minutes after saying goodbye to Sam's parents). A night spent parked on the edge of the road. A cautious drive (with no clutch) to the nearby township of Gormondale. And five busy days learning all about clutch hydraulics and hanging out under the bus. We bled the clutch line (many times), replaced a 4m section of corroded clutch pipeline and eventually fitted a new clutch master cylinder - all by ourselves!

We spent four nights free camping by the footy field in Gormondale. We visited the community garden (and did a bit of weeding in return for some herbs and tomatoes), we played some backyard cricket and we learnt all about stop motion animation in bus school. Not a bad week at all despite our breakdown woes!

#gormondale #busconversion #skoolie #skoolieconversion #vanlife #ontheroad #nomads #travelwithkids #homeschool

What I love most about #buslife. Quiet nights in t

What I love most about #buslife. Quiet nights in the middle of nowhere, gazing at the campfire, gumtrees and starry night skies. Looking forward to more of these nights very soon.⠀
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#outbackqueensland #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #buslife #nomads #offgrid #outback #skoolie

The open road is calling us. We've been parked up

The open road is calling us. We've been parked up at Sam's parents' place for nearly three months now. But it's time for us to hit the road again. Next week we're heading slowly towards South Australia. I've been busy preparing the bus for travel again. We've installed a new gas hot water system, some more water storage tanks and a new loose lay vinyl plank floor. Our departure coincides with the beginning of six months leave for Sam. So it feels very much like the start of our real bus life holiday adventure!

#buslife #nomads #skoolie #skoolieconversion #schoolbusconversion #offgrid #seeaustralia #outback #thisisqueensland #australia #travelwithkids #abcmyphoto

Future pilot for Bronte the bus. This bloke is nea

Future pilot for Bronte the bus. This bloke is nearly ten now, so it won't be long now! Also featured in this shot are our herb garden and a lovely scene from Port Albert! ⠀
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#buslife #nomads #offgrid #skoolie #busconversion #southgippsland #visitvictoria #skoolieconversion #vanlife

Occasionally we let our plants out of the bus to e

Occasionally we let our plants out of the bus to enjoy some fresh air and warm sunshine. We've got a few decorative house plants and lots of herbs (sweet basil, thai basil, mint, parsley, rosemary and thyme) growing at the moment.

#buslife #nomads #busconversion #skoolie

Bush camping at Cooper Creek near #Windorah. There

Bush camping at Cooper Creek near #Windorah. There are some many beautiful (and free) campsites to discover in #outbackqueensland. We love to get off the beaten track and find these little gems!

#busconversion #buslife #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #skoolie #outback

Ah #buslife! It's not always beer and skittles. Ma

Ah #buslife! It's not always beer and skittles. Maintenance and repairs are certainly a part of this nomadic bus lifestyle. We snagged an air line (on an overgrown tree) getting into this tight little campsite at Cooper Creek near #Windorah last year. So I got to spend the morning relaxing in the dust and prickles to make some urgent repairs. 😄😁🙂

#busconversion #skoolie #skoolieconversion #vanlife #ontheroad #nomads #outback #offgrid #australia

Sunrise shadows in outback @queensland. That's Sam

Sunrise shadows in outback @queensland. That's Sam and I out for a morning walk. We camped here at the Ayrshire Hills near Winton for a whole week and hardly saw another soul.

#seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #outbackqueensland #buslife #nomads #busconversion #skoolie

A couple of middle-aged nomads taking time out for

A couple of middle-aged nomads taking time out for a quick selfie! This was us, resting in the shade, halfway through a big day hike with the kids at Carnarvon Gorge last year. We're not big on celebrating Valentine's Day, but sometimes it's nice to pause and reflect on one's journey through life. It's nearly twelve years since Sam and I first met. It was a day long first date at Tallebudgera and Burleigh Heads that included kayaking, long walks, cold beers and even fireflies! It's been one heck of a wonderful adventure since with a few challenges thrown in along the way. From lighthouse life to raising two beautiful boys and building a house on wheels, I'm stoked to be walking alongside @littleearthstories and looking forward to the journey ahead. ~ Keiran.

#buslife #nomads #valentines #love

A happy dog and some scenes from the countryside h

A happy dog and some scenes from the countryside here in Binginwarri. We've officially joined the lockdown club in Victoria today. Our travel plans for South Australia and Western Australia are definitely looking a bit sketchy for now. But in the scheme of things, we're doing just fine. Hope you're doing okay too.

#buslife #nomads #offgrid #skoolie #busconversion #southgippsland #visitvictoria #seeaustralia #abcmyphoto #dog #dogsofinstagram #lockdown

Bus School is back in full swing. We've been doing

Bus School is back in full swing. We've been doing some online maths, lots of book reading and a little bit of colouring in. There's been some Lego building and a fair bit of lightsaber action. We've completed some hands on learning on how to change a car tyre. And the boys have enjoyed lots of outside play! Special guest on assembly yesterday was Pop, who presented awards to the students for their online maths achievements this week! 🙂 🏆🥇📚

#buslife #homeschool #travelwithkids #nomads #busconversion #skoolie

We've been doing a few home renovations in our spa

We've been doing a few home renovations in our spare time lately. The benchtops have been sanded back and treated with a more durable hardwax oil. We've painted the kitchen cupboards and walls white. And we've also laid new hybrid loose lay flooring throughout the bus. I've still got a few shelves to put up in the kitchen. And we're waiting on some custom cushions for the dinette/couch area (which I've finally ordered). I'll post a few more interior pics when everything is done.

#buslife #busconversion #skoolie #skoolieconversion #nomads #tinyhouse #rv #vanlife

Our home for eight weeks now. A bush block in Sout

Our home for eight weeks now. A bush block in South Gippsland at Sam's parents' place. Most afternoons we come together as a family to enjoy a walk on the surrounding dirt roads with our new best friend Roxy. We're hitting the road again soon and will miss this beautiful dog very much. We're also going to miss Grandma and Pop very much too!

#buslife #nomads #country #australia #southgippsland #visitvictoria #abcmyphoto #travelwithkids #homeschool

Home for the past six weeks. Parked outside Grandm

Home for the past six weeks. Parked outside Grandma and Pop's house, on the edge of a state forest in South Gippsland. The boys are looking for our friendly forest neighbour - a big fat monitor lizard. Can you see him?

#buslife #nomads #seeaustralia #busconversion #skoolie #travelwithkids #southgippsland #vanlife #rvlife

My favourite type of campsite. Remote, dusty, wild

My favourite type of campsite. Remote, dusty, wild, rugged and free! We camped at this place near Winton for a week last winter. The days were sunny and warm, the nights cool and crisp. We climbed this mesa at sunrise and sunset, explored the surrounding area each day and sat by the campfire at night.

#buslife #nomads #outback #busconversion #skoolie #outbackqueensland #seeaustralia #thisisqueensland

Hello everyone. A quick update on our travels in B

Hello everyone. A quick update on our travels in Bronte the bus. After spending most of 2020 in Queensland, we headed south to spend Christmas with Sam's family in Victoria. They're on a bush block in South Gippsland. Sam's Dad has been quite ill and her Mum is also caring for a sick relative, so we've been busy helping out around the place. We're not sure of our immediate plans for 2021 but are hoping to continue on with our travels to South Australia and Western Australia at some point (depending on COVID-19 and state borders). In the meantime, we enjoyed a mini-break at Port Welshpool last weekend with some much needed salty sea air and time out. It was cold, rainy and windy but we had a nice weekend away in the bus. Hope your 2021 is off to a good start. x

#portwelshpool #visitgippsland #southgippsland #visitvictoria #buslife #nomads #busconversion #skoolie #travelwithkids #seeaustralia

The road less travelled. One of my favourite #busl

The road less travelled. One of my favourite #buslife adventures of 2020. This is the track from Birdsville to Windorah in #outbackqueensland. It was slow going in the bus due to rough corrugations and dozens of muddy sections from recent rain. But what an incredible adventure!

#seeaustralia #thisisqueensland #birdsville #outback #australia #abcmyphoto #vanlife #nomads #busconversion #skoolie

After slowly plodding around Queensland in Bronte

After slowly plodding around Queensland in Bronte the bus for most of 2020, we today said goodbye to the sunshine state (and Nana) and are heading south for Christmas. It was lovely to spend some time together on Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) last week before heading interstate. Here's a picture from our Moreton adventures of some quiet campfire reflections.

#mulgumpin #moretonisland #brisbane #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #campfire

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